asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 15 community welfare officers are proposed to be laid off by the Eastern Health Board by the end of the month; if his attention has further been drawn to the consequences for those who have cause to use the supplementary welfare service; if he will intervene to prevent this lay off; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Community Welfare Officers Lay-Off.
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The officers concerned were engaged to operate the annual winter free fuel scheme which terminated at the end of May. The board anticipate that the majority of these officers will be reengaged to provide cover for permanent community welfare officers on annual leave, and other planned absences, in the coming months.